Mac Power Users 712: macOS Sonoma

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss macOS Sonoma, which brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more.

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This Month in the MacSparky Labs

Here’s what I sent out to Labs Members in September of 2023:

  • 2023-09-30 – Q4 Planning Call (Labs 3)
  • 2023-09-29 – The Lab Report (Labs 1)
  • 2023-09-28 – Labs Deep Dive – iOS 17 (Video) (Labs 3)
  • 2023-09-27 – Toggle Sonoma Widgets using AppleScript (Labs 2)
  • 2023-09-26 – Automating VPN Access using Shortcuts (Labs 1)
  • 2023-09-25 – iPhone 15 Pro Max First Impressions (Labs 1)
  • 2023-09-22 – The Lab Report – 22 September 2023 (Labs 1)
  • 2023-09-21 – Labs Deep Dive – iOS 17 – Webinar (Labs 3)
  • 2023-09-20 – Discover the New PDF Fill-in Feature in macOS Sonoma (Labs 2)
  • 2023-09-18 – FineWoven Case First Impressions (Labs 1)
  • 2023-09-15 – The Lab Report (Labs 1-3)
  • 2023-09-14 – Labs Focus Session (Labs 2-3)
  • 2023-09-13 – September Labs Meetup (Labs 1-3)
  • 2023-09-12 – The Lab Report – Apple Announcement Special Episode (Labs 1-3)
  • 2023-09-08 – The Lab Report – 8 September 2023 (Labs 1-3)
  • 2023-09-07 – Testing the All-in-one AI Assistant”Monica” (Labs 2-3)
  • 2023-09-06 – Widgets and Wallpapers on macOS Sonoma (Labs 1-3)
  • 2023-09-05 – Deep Dive – Ideal Week Video Release (Labs 3)
  • 2023-09-01 – The Lab Report – 1 September 2023 (Labs 1-3)

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Focused 187: Drop Zones & Launch Pads, with Jesse J. Anderson

Jesse J. Anderson is back on Focused to talk about troubleshooting productivity systems and his new book for helping adults with ADHD find focus.

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